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Sunset Family Portraits at Fan Pier Park in Boston MA | Boston Family Photographer

I absolutely adore summer family portraits in the city. There’s just something magical about the glowing light and the way that the city comes alive in these warmer days. I recently met up with this beautiful family for their sunset family portraits at Fan Pier Park, one of my favorite spots on the waterfront! They wanted to update their family photos and also celebrate their oldest son’s high school graduation. Their younger son was also leaving middle school this year, so it was the perfect time to celebrate as a family. I loved learning more about them – including that they’re originally from Puerto Rico but are now living in Boston!

Fan Pier Park Family Portraits

Last summer, I spent many evenings at Fan Pier Park with my families. It’s a beautiful spot right on the Charles River. I love it because of the gorgeous sunsets we get! The light is always perfect in the evening. For this session, we really lucked out because it was a warm and breezy evening so we weren’t all melting from the heat!

This family is going through such a big transition as their sons move into the next part of their lives. I’m so happy I could capture this sweet moment in time for these four!

parents walk with two sons at Fan Pier Park during sunset family photos
senior leans on fence post at Fan Pier Park looking at river
mom hugs son from behind leaning against fencepost at Fan Pier Park
senior leans against brick wall at Fan Pier Park
mom hugs son from behind in front of Boston skyline and Charles River
mom hugs high school senior from behind in Boston MA
dad stands next to high school senior leaning against fence line at Fan Pier Park
teenage boy pushes hair over his ear looking at the Charles River in Boston MA
mom sits on top of fence post at Fan Pier Park with son standing in front of her
high schooler stands next to mom sitting on pier at Fan Pier Park
mom hugs son in blue and white polo from behind in front of Boston skyline
family of four walks along pathway at Fan Pier Park during family photos
mom and dad pose with two sons on end of dock at Fan Pier Park
mom and dad sit with grown sons in front of Charles River at Fan Pier Park
teenager sits on bench leaning against knees in blue polo with Boston skyline behind him
high school senior smiles in blue polo leaning against wall at Fan Pier Park
high school age boy leans against wall in blue and white button down shirt in Boston MA
parents walk on pier at Fan Pier Park with two grown sons in Boston MA

about helena goessens photography

Helena Goessens is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer based in Dedham, MA. She loves to work with families and little ones in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. She lives for creativity and she loves to capture genuine connections between family members and for her kid-friendly photography style. Helena Goessens offers sessions in the comfort of clients’ homes, outdoors, and on location for those special occasions.  If you are looking for a family portrait photographer for your next family session, be sure to browse through her family portfolio and inquire about availability. Contact her at  info@helenagoessens.com    or call her at    617-584-9891.  For more of her work, visit her website at  helenagoessens.com.

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